An alleged wanted man was caught by police last night after a reported police chase in Ilkeston.

Officers from Derbyshire roads policing unit say they pursued the man who allegedly failed to stop the vehicle he was driving. It is reported he then abandoned it at a dead end.

The man is allegedly wanted for burglary and recall to prison.

Ilkeston residents reported on social media a heavy police presence and heard a helicopter at around 10.30pm.

An alleged wanted man was caught by police last night after a reported police chase in Ilkeston. (Image: Derbyshire RPU)

A tweet from the roads police unit said: “Ilkeston. Fails to stop, pursuit, abandoned in a dead end. Driver detained by @DerbysDogPolice who is wanted for burglary X2 and recall to prison. He will be sent back there along with charges for dangerous driving, no documents and vehicle theft.”